Draeger Medical Systems, Inc. Heater Elements for Resuscitaire Infant Radiant Warmers model numbers RW82, RW82 VHA, WBR82, and WMRW82, 120 volt configuration only. Recall
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Heater Elements for Resuscitaire Infant Radiant Warmers model numbers RW82, RW82 VHA, WBR82, and WMRW82, 120 volt configuration only.
Brand
Draeger Medical Systems, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Model numbers RW82, RW82 VHA, WBR82, and WMRW82. Date codes ending in 07
Products Sold
Model numbers RW82, RW82 VHA, WBR82, and WMRW82. Date codes ending in 07
Draeger Medical Systems, Inc. is recalling Heater Elements for Resuscitaire Infant Radiant Warmers model numbers RW82, RW82 VHA, WBR82, and WMR due to Spark, flame and smoke: A mis-positioned crimp on heater element lead wire resulted in flame and smoke aerating from the top of the warmer assembly.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Spark, flame and smoke: A mis-positioned crimp on heater element lead wire resulted in flame and smoke aerating from the top of the warmer assembly.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Draeger Medical issued an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter via certified mail on 8/7/09. The letter explained the problem, the need to conduct an inspection of the infant warmer (instructions included), and request replacement elements.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026